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The best Los Angeles helicopter tours

Hollywood and celebrity-home flights, a 10-minute Hollywood Sign hop, night flights over the city lights, the coast and a Downtown rooftop landing: here is how to pick a helicopter tour in Los Angeles, with honest advice on short flight times, getting to the helipad and whether it is worth the price.

By the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 22 October 2026

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The dark outline of a helicopter flying against an orange sunset sky

Short answer The best Los Angeles helicopter tour for most people is the 20-minute Hollywood and Beverly Hills celebrity flight from Burbank, from €177 and rated 4.9 from over 900 reviews. On a smaller budget, the 10-minute Hollywood Sign flight costs from €142. For the city lights, book the 30-minute night flight from €266. Flight times are short, so check the minutes, not just the price.

Our 8 picks for a helicopter tour in Los Angeles

Sorted from the best all-rounder to the special flights. Most leave from Burbank; one leaves from Santa Monica.

Los Angeles helicopter tours compared

Los Angeles helicopter tours compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Hollywood and Beverly Hills celebrity flight 4.9 (932) €177
per person		 20 minutes Private or small-group options available Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance First-time flyers By far the most-reviewed flight: 4.9 from 932 reviews.
10-minute Hollywood Sign and Universal flight 4.7 (128) €142
per person		 10 minutes Private or small-group options available Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance A first taste on a smaller budget The cheapest way to see the sign from the air, from €142, rated 4.7.
Night flight over Hollywood and the city lights 4.7 (96) €266
per person		 30 minutes Small group: Up to 3 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Couples and celebrations The best-reviewed night flight: 4.8 from 96 reviews.
Coast and Hollywood celebrity flight 4.9 (60) €266
per person		 30 minutes Private or small-group options available Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Beach lovers who want it all Adds the coastline to Hollywood, rated 4.9 from 60 reviews.
15-minute Downtown LA flight 4.6 (35) €221
per person		 Valid 1 day Small group: Up to 3 people Pickup included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Skyline and architecture fans The only pick with pickup included; 4.6 from 35 reviews.
Long Beach and San Pedro harbour flight 4.0 (14) €115
per person		 15 minutes Small group: Up to 3 people Pickup available (option) Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Visitors staying in the south The lowest price here (from €115); the rating is lower (4.0 from 14), so read recent reviews.
Downtown flight with a rooftop landing 5.0 (7) €578
per person		 1.5 hours Private: Just your group, up to 3 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Anniversaries and big occasions The most special flight here, at a matching price (from €578); 5.0 from 7 reviews.
Santa Monica to Hollywood celebrity flight 4.8 (5) €444
per person		 30 minutes Small group: Up to 7 people Meet on site No Visitors staying in Santa Monica The only flight from the coast; 4.8 from 5 reviews, and cancellation closes 3 days ahead.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Hollywood Sign helicopter tour: which flight to pick

For a Hollywood Sign helicopter tour, pick the 20-minute celebrity flight if you can, or the 10-minute sign flight if you want it short. Both leave from Burbank and fly over the sign, Universal Studios and Griffith Observatory. The longer one adds Beverly Hills and the Walk of Fame.

A helicopter ride over the Hollywood Sign is the fastest way to see the hills. To see the same streets from the ground, at a fraction of the price, look at a tour bus Hollywood option.

Helicopter tour of Los Angeles at night

A helicopter tour of Los Angeles at night shows the city as a carpet of lights. The 30-minute night flight in our list takes up to 3 people over the city centre, the Hollywood Hills and the stadiums.

Sunset helicopter tour in Los Angeles

For a sunset helicopter tour in Los Angeles, book the 10-minute Hollywood Sign flight and choose the sunset upgrade when you book. You get golden light over the city.

Helicopter tour to Catalina Island?

None of the tours in our list flies to Catalina Island. The island lies about 22 miles off the coast at San Pedro. The Catalina terminal at the Port of Los Angeles has a helipad with helicopter service; book that directly with the operator.

Is a helicopter tour worth it?

A helicopter tour is worth it if views are the main thing you want from your trip, or if you are celebrating. It is expensive for the time: the flights here last 10 to 45 minutes and cost from €115 to €578 per person. Count the minutes in the air before you compare prices.

Tips for a Los Angeles helicopter tour

  1. Check the weight rule

    The Burbank flights are not suitable for passengers over 300 lbs (136 kg). The Santa Monica flight needs a second seat above that weight.

  2. Count the minutes

    The flights in our list last 10 to 45 minutes in the air. A cheap flight is often a short one.

  3. Plan the trip to the airfield

    Most flights leave from Burbank and do not include transport. Allow for traffic.

  4. Check the cancellation line

    Most picks show free cancellation on their booking page; the Santa Monica flight closes 3 days ahead. Check the exact cut-off there.

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Facts checked on 22 October 2026 against: Port of Los Angeles: Catalina terminal · Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Written by the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team.